Monday, November 9, 2009

American Embassy in London to become luxury hotel

The American Embassy in London is poised to become a new luxury hotel, following an agreement by a Qatari real estate investment company to buy the iconic building for an undisclosed sum.

While Qatari Diar has not announced what it intends to do with the property in Grosvenor Square, Mayfair – home to the American Embassy for nearly 50 years - it is believed the Grade II-listed Modernist building will be turned into a hotel and apartments.

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